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RV08 NRL

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

156,439 mi
Last recorded156,439 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 NRL
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2025 156,439 miles

All brake pipes corroded

All underbody corroded

Brake pads soft

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 149,754 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear track rod ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

both sides sills and all underside components corroded

covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2024 149,649 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to high readings and excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear track rod ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

both sides sills and all underside components corroded

covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2023 147,737 miles

All underbody and components corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2023 147,735 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

All underbody and components corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2022 138,281 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 138,266 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 128,999 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 123,205 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 113,997 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 105,798 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 95,454 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 87,437 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2015 78,982 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 70,475 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 60,823 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 60,823 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 50,941 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 43,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Toyota Avensis?

Based on 3,497,866 MOT tests across 274,257 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
7,477
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
274,257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 106,316
position lamp(s) not working 82,254
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 59,558
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49,676
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,472
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RV08 NRL is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 88,180 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Avensis fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 106,316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RV08 NRL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Avensis typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Toyota Avensis is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RV08 NRL is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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